Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor Position in Anatolian Archaeology

Overview

Bilkent University invites applications for a full-time faculty position as an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor specializing in the Archaeology of Anatolia. This appointment within the Department of Archaeology commences in September 2027 and aims to strengthen research and teaching capabilities. Scholars working on any period or field of Anatolian archaeology with a dynamic research profile and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration are welcome to apply.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Archaeology by the time of the appointment and demonstrate a robust and developing research trajectory. Candidates are expected to teach specialized graduate-level courses in their specific area of research alongside general undergraduate archaeology courses.

What you get

The position carries a teaching load of four courses per academic year, structured as two courses per semester. Bilkent University provides a benefits package that includes on-campus housing, health insurance, and subsidized private school enrollment for faculty dependents at the K-12 level. Research support features grants for conference travel, eligibility for sabbatical leave after three years of employment, and departmental funding for international conferences and visiting speakers.

How to apply

Interested candidates must submit their applications online through the university system by the specified deadline. The application package must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, a writing sample, and the contact details for at least three referees. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an initial online interview, at which point recommendation letters will be requested.

Key dates

The application deadline is 10 January 2027 at 23:59 Türkiye time. The appointment begins in September 2027.